CRCritically Endangered

Anablepsoides cearensis

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Anablepsoides cearensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction and water pollution in its extremely limited range in northeastern Brazil. Urban development and agricultural expansion have degraded the small freshwater systems where this killifish occurs, while pollution from domestic sewage and agricultural runoff further compromises water quality. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human activities.
Threat summary

Habitat

This killifish inhabits small freshwater streams, pools, and temporary water bodies in the Caatinga dry forest region of Ceará state, Brazil. It typically occurs in shallow, slow-moving waters with vegetation cover and sandy or muddy substrates.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anablepsoides cearensis classified as Critically Endangered?

Anablepsoides cearensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Anablepsoides cearensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction and water pollution in its extremely limited range in northeastern Brazil. Urban development and agricultural expansion have degraded the small freshwater systems where this killifish occurs, while pollution from domestic sewage and agricultural runoff further compromises water quality. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human activities.

Where does Anablepsoides cearensis live?

Anablepsoides cearensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Anablepsoides cearensis?

The main threats to Anablepsoides cearensis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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